Gear Test: Impetro Backpack System
Impetro's unique backpack system promises four packs for the price of one. But does it actually work?
The Rise of Luxury Treehouses in Missouri and Illinois
The unique appeal of staying in a real-life treehouse on your next camping trip in Missouri or Illinois.
Easing into Backpacking with a Trial Hike
Are you primarily a hiker or a camping? Planning and executing your first overnight backpacking trip.
First-Ever Bicycle Trails Designated in Shawnee National Forest
Mountain bike enthusiasts will soon have access to the first bicycle trails designated in the Shawnee National Forest.
Inspiring Guidebooks for the St. Louis Area Hikers
A good guidebook puts a local expert in your day pack. Here are seven inspiring books for St. Louis area hikers.
Profile: Sport Climbing at Giant City State Park
Sport climbing at Giant City State Park in Makanda, Illinois, is a pumpy and powerful experience.
Ascending New Heights: Rock Climbing in Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois is a natural draw for rock climbers because it has the highest density of quality stone in the state. Fall is peak season for climbing because it’s most likely to be cool and dry.